Switching from single coil to double coil

I recently purchased a Xaviere XV-870. I wanted a cheap strat that had a good build, since ive never had a strat and this is only for a small project. If it turns into more ill just get a nicer strat.

Im a Schecter/Fernandes player, and i like the upper end of those so i have grown really picky on pickups. I played a fender strat in the local music store the other day, but it didnt have 3 single coils, it had 2 humbuckers (maybe a single too, but i didnt pay attention). They were both Seymour Duncans. I know one was a pearly gates. The guy told me what the other one was. It was some guys name, but i cant find a name i recognize on duncans site. i'll head back there today to see if i can find out for sure.

but anyway, ive never seen a strat with humbuckers before. is it possible to mod that, or did they get it like that custom? Is it a difficult thing to do or simple? i loved the sound it had and i would like to do it to my guitar that is currently in the mail if at all possible.

Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin

I just contacted the manufacturer and they said this guitar has "swimming pool routs" and that all i would need is a new pickguard. So my new question: My local music store says they'll charge me 60 bucks plus the pickups to change these. Can i do it myself? I want A duncan pearly gates and possibly a JB. i think the guy called the second pickup a Jeff Beck, stupid me.

Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin